Senior Securities Lending & SBL Strategy Lead

leading-edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

Our client in Saudi Arabia is seeking a seasoned Securities Borrowing and Lending (SBL) expert to advise on the strategic development and launch of an SBL product. The candidate will oversee product design, regulatory alignment, and operational readiness across regional and global contexts.

The role requires deep knowledge of SBL structures, collateral management, and counterparty risk mitigation, with extensive experience in GCC regulatory frameworks and international best practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in securities services, specifically in SBL.
• Background in global custodians, prime brokerage units, securities finance divisions, or major regional banks with developed SBL offerings
• Proven experience launching or enhancing SBL programs at reputable institutions
• Strong understanding of SBL product structures, collateral management, and counterparty risk mitigation

Responsibilities

• Advise on strategic development and launch plans for SBL products
• Design product frameworks, operational models, and collateral management processes
• Guide on regulatory licensing, compliance, and interactions with regulators
• Define technology infrastructure requirements
• Provide market intelligence and benchmark analysis
• Train internal teams on SBL operations, risks, compliance, and best practices

Skills

SBL expertise

Securities finance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

ISDA

GMRA

GMSLA

Job description

Our client in Saudi Arabia is seeking a seasoned Securities Borrowing and Lending (SBL) expert to advise on the strategic development and launch of an SBL product. The candidate will oversee product design, regulatory alignment, and operational readiness across regional and global contexts.

The role requires deep knowledge of SBL structures, collateral management, and counterparty risk mitigation, with extensive experience in GCC regulatory frameworks and international best practices.